Origin
Concord, NC
Afternoon in Concord on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NC to Burnsville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NC
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Burnsville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, NC to Burnsville, NC covers 35.3 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard, NC 742, NC 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 35.3 miles, with most of the trip on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard and NC 742. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.6 miles on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Warren C. Coleman Boulevard and NC 742. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Corban Avenue Southwest.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Concord, NC to Burnsville, NC is easy. At 50m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (NC 3 / Branchview Drive Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Corban Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Continue onto NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NC 3 / Branchview Drive Southeast
Turn right onto NC 3 / Branchview Drive Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NC 24; NC 27
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
22 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NC 205
Turn right onto NC 205
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren C. Coleman Boulevard | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| NC 742 | 9 mi | 12m |
| NC 24 | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| NC 205 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Branchview Drive Southeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Corban Avenue Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Street South | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Corban Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NC and Burnsville, NC.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Corban Avenue Southwest
3
Continue on NC 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Corban Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto NC 3
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Branchview Drive Southeast
5
Continue on NC 3
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Union Street South
6
Turn slight left onto US 601; NC 73 Truck
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard
7
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 24; NC 27
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto NC 205
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NC 205
9
Continue on NC 742
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 742
10
Arrive at destination
NC 742
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Concord, NC · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Concord, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burnsville, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burnsville, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Burnsville, NC
Afternoon in Burnsville on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Concord, NC to Burnsville, NC covers 35.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warren C. Coleman Boulevard, NC 742, NC 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Concord, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Concord, NC to Burnsville, NC is easy. At 50m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Corban Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NC 73 / Corban Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (NC 3 / Branchview Drive Southeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Concord, NC to Burnsville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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